
Taiwan produces water spinach all year round, and the best taste of water spinach (called "cai" in Taiwanese) is in summer and autumn. From a nutritional perspective, water spinach is a deep green vegetable with a high nutritional CP value. A plate of water spinach can obtain 2.6 grams of protein, achieving the vitamin A, dietary fiber, vitamin C, iron quality, oxidation and calcification required for one day.
The 4 major nutritional value of water spinach1. The roughness is high, which helps digestionEvery 100 grams of water spinach contains 2.1 grams of dietary fiber. The water spinach contains a considerable degree of roughness fiber, which can increase the amount of stool, cause defecation, and make it difficult for people to treat it easily; water spinach also contains water-soluble fibers such as fruit gel, which can help the discharge of toxic acid in the kidney, and has the effect of reducing blood sterol and helping the liver to detoxify.
2. Enhance the skin mucosa HealthWater spinach contains a large amount of vitamin A and β-Hushu, 100 grams can take up as much as twice the recommended daily vitamin A intake. Vitamin A is a fat-soluble nutrient. Its main function in the body is to help visual transmission and maintain the appropriate stress of the eyes in dark places. If the skin mucosa is damaged or inflamed, sufficient vitamin A can help prevent inflammation and be effective. It is recommended to stir-fry water spinach with some oil to help the body absorb complete nutrients.
3. Prevent iron deficiency bloodIron quality is a nutrient that people, especially women, are prone to lack. Water spinach is a green vegetable with rich iron quality. It contains about 3 mg of iron for every 100 grams, which is considered a high of one or two in green vegetables. Women who have iron-deficient blood may wish to eat water spinach appropriately.
4. Stable blood pressureHollow spinach is a high-deep food, containing about 400 mg of ion per 100 grams. Drying is an important mineral and electrolytic quality in the body, helping to eliminate excess keratin, lower blood pressure, prevent bone relaxation, and prevent wind. The principle of "high and low horns" is always maintained during the diet, and it is not easy to find high blood pressure. If you have kidney function diseases or hyperemia, it is recommended to boil it first and then eat it.
Fried water spinach does not turn black and distorted 1. Use non-stick or stainless steeland do not use iron cubes as much as possible, as it can prevent iron-containing vegetables from oxidizing and turning black.
2. Fry quickly over high heatUse a small amount of time to make cooked vegetables cooked on high heat to prevent the water spinach from becoming black and the nutrients are not easily lost.
3. Add vinegar, lemon or rice wineIf cooked in blanching, add some vinegar, lemon or rice wine to reduce the speed of oxidation of vegetables.
Responsible editor: Gu Zihuan